Not being able to listen to or read any news, I was wondering if some- one could tell me what the "helmet optional" rule is, who is involved (eligible), and why the NHL came up with this rule. It would be in- teresting to see how many players agree with this rule, and the effect that it will have on future head injuries in ice hockey. Thanks. Lynn Ithaca Coll '90 Indiana Univ. '93 "I know...what am I doing at IU if I don't like basketball, and do like hockey....Good question."